Apollo
Neil And I Lyrics
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I'm
I'm
I'm
I'm
(wha-what are you doing?!)
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
Apollo's draggin' the sun behind him
I'm just draggin' my feet again
Apollo's draggin' the sun behind him
I'm just draggin' my feet again
Apollo's draggin' the sun behind him
I'm just draggin' my feet again
Apollo's draggin' the sun behind him
I'm just draggin' my feet again
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
Sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
In "Apollo," Neil And I delivers a poignant exploration of longing and emotional fluctuation. The singer sits on the grass, surrounded by the buzzing of gnats and the chirping of crickets, reminiscing about a past connection. The opening repetition of "I'm" underscores a sense of self-reflection and introspection. They admit that they were not even happy when they were in the presence of this person, yet they now miss it. This contradictory feeling speaks to the imperfections of human emotions.
Comparing the person to the moon, the singer acknowledges that they affect them from a distance. Just as the moon's gravitational pull influences the tides and nature, this person has a similar effect on their emotions. The mention of being a Gemini moon emphasizes the singer's astrological sign and suggests that their feelings are subject to constant changes and unpredictability.
The chorus brings in the imagery of Apollo, the Greek god associated with the sun, dragging it behind him. This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between the god-like control and certainty of Apollo and the singer's own sense of dragging their feet and uncertainty. It echoes the sentiment of feeling weighted down by unfulfilled desires and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting on the grass with the gnats and the crickets
I find solace in nature, even amongst the small, buzzing creatures.
Wasn't even happy when I knew you, but I miss it
Even though I wasn't truly happy with you, I now long for those times.
You just like the moon, you affect me from a distance
Similar to how the moon influences tides from afar, you have a profound impact on me.
I'm a Gemini moon, so my feelings they be switchin'
As a person with a Gemini moon sign, my emotions constantly fluctuate.
Apollo's draggin' the sun behind him
Just like Apollo, who guides the sun across the sky, I feel burdened and responsible.
I'm just draggin' my feet again
I am struggling and moving slowly, feeling weighed down by life.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elsi B
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Astro Naughty
Love this movie. Thanks for sharing!
Dom Woodhouse
1:02
“That’s one small step for man. One giant Leap for mankind.”
Tyler Hoover
“For a man”
Von Keizer
Chills literal chills.
cripplehawk
The Right Stuff= Star Wars (Fun and excitement)
First Man= Empire Strikes Back (Dark and bittersweet)
Apollo 13= Return of the Jedi (Resolution)
olentangy74
As cool as this scene is , it never happened. Jim Lovell and Fred Haise were at Mission Control.
Niall
Reading your first sentence I thought you meant the landing itself lol.
olentangy74
@Niall Jim Lovell and Fred Haise were the backup crew for Apollo 11.They were at mission control until Armstrong and Aldrin were back inside the LM.
Elwood Blues
Call it "dramatic license".